culturicide

English

/kʌlˈt͡ʃʊəɹɪˌsaɪd/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) The systematic destruction of a culture, particularly one unique to a specific ethnicity, or a political, religious, or social group.
  • (countable) An instance of such destruction.

Etymology

Affix from English culture.

Origin

English

culture

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